screen test
noun
: a short film sequence for assessing the ability or suitability of a person for a movie role
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But Lucas requested a screen test for Leia — which exists on YouTube — and De Palma helped Irving prepare.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
At this point, she was offered a screen test for the forthcoming production of From Here to Eternity (the 1953 romantic war drama film) and a 7-year acting contract with Columbia Pictures.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Describing screen tests for the project, Jenkins recalled other actors getting swallowed by Theron’s ferocity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Russell went through a long casting process that included meetings, auditions and ultimately a screen test with Jordan in London at the top of the year.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
At this point, she was offered a screen test for the forthcoming production of From Here to Eternity (the 1953 romantic war drama film) and a 7-year acting contract with Columbia Pictures.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Describing screen tests for the project, Jenkins recalled other actors getting swallowed by Theron’s ferocity.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
Russell went through a long casting process that included meetings, auditions and ultimately a screen test with Jordan in London at the top of the year.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Screen test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/screen%20test. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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